Mango, Mambo, and Murder
  • Published: 5 January 2022
  • ISBN: 9781643857848
  • Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $69.99
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Mango, Mambo, and Murder

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12 Oct 2021
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15 Dec 2022
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5 Jan 2022
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Cuban-American cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith becomes a seasoned sleuth in Raquel V. Reyes's Caribbean Kitchen Mystery debut, a savory treat for fans of Joanne Fluke and Jenn McKinlay.

Cuban-American cooking show star Miriam Quiñones-Smith becomes a seasoned sleuth in Raquel V. Reyes's Caribbean Kitchen Mystery debut, a savory treat for fans of Joanne Fluke and Jenn McKinlay.

Food anthropologist Miriam Quiñones-Smith's move from New York to Coral Shores, Miami, puts her academic career on hold to stay at home with her young son. Adding to her funk is an opinionated mother-in-law and a husband rekindling a friendship with his ex. Gracias to her best friend, Alma, she gets a short-term job as a Caribbean cooking expert on a Spanish-language morning TV show. But when the newly minted star attends a Women's Club luncheon, a socialite sitting at her table suddenly falls face-first into the chicken salad, never to nibble again.

When a second woman dies soon after, suspicions coalesce around a controversial Cuban herbalist, Dr. Fuentes--especially after the morning show's host collapses while interviewing him. Detective Pullman is not happy to find Miriam at every turn. After he catches her breaking into the doctor's apothecary, he enlists her help as eyes and ears to the places he can't access, namely the Spanish-speaking community and the tawny Coral Shores social scene.

As the ingredients to the deadly scheme begin blending together, Miriam is on the verge of learning how and why the women died. But her snooping may turn out to be a recipe for her own murder.
  • Published: 5 January 2022
  • ISBN: 9781643857848
  • Imprint: Crooked Lane Books
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 336
  • RRP: $69.99
Categories:

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Praise for Mango, Mambo, and Murder

Praise for Mango, Mambo, and Murder:
"A breath of fresh air.”
—BookPage, starred review

"A vibrant, diverse, LGBTQ-inclusive cast and Raquel Reyes’s deft balance of sensitive topics and frothy intrigue make this a standout."
—BookRiot

"Mystery fans will instantly be pulled into this one."
—Reader's Digest
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“This series is now on my insta-buy list.”
—Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo

 

Praise for Mango, Mambo, and Murder  "Featuring an appealing, whip-smart sleuth, and rich with the Latin culture and cuisine of south Florida, Mango, Mambo, and Murder is a delicious page-turner of a mystery. Me encantó. I loved it." —Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author of the Cajun Country Mysteries “Mango, Mambo, and Murder is a spicy mystery rich with Caribbean food and an enchanting Cuban-American sleuth. A delightfully flavorful series debut from author Raquel V. Reyes.” —Debra H. Goldstein, award winning author of the Sarah Blair mysteries “This mouthwatering Miami mystery will have you hungry for more adventures from the fierce working mom and food anthropologist sleuth.” —Jennifer J. Chow, Lefty Award-Nominated Author of the Sassy Cat Mysteries “With Mango, Mambo, and Murder, Raquel Reyes has set the gold standard for Miami mysteries. This book is simply delicious! I couldn't put this down. The author's writing is wonderfully conversational and a joy to read. I can't wait for more adventures with Miriam! What a fun, refreshing new book in the cozy mystery genre.” —Tamara Lush, author of the Coffee Shop mysteries “Five Mangoes! I loved Mango, Mambo, and Murder by Raquel V. Reyes. The mystery had plenty of twists and turns, and the entire story was about family and food...I can’t wait for the next book in the Caribbean Kitchen mysteries." —Traci Hall, author of the Scottish Shire mystery series. "Reyes's debut is as bright as the Miami sun and as satisfying as a big pot of sancocho, with a kick like a shot of Cuban coffee." —Catriona McPherson,  multi-award-winning author of the Last Ditch Motel series

Praise for Mango, Mambo, and Murder:
"A breath of fresh air.”
—BookPage, starred review

"A vibrant, diverse, LGBTQ-inclusive cast and Raquel Reyes’s deft balance of sensitive topics and frothy intrigue make this a standout."
—BookRiot

"Mystery fans will instantly be pulled into this one."
—Reader's Digest
ber
“This series is now on my insta-buy list.”
—Mia P. Manansala, author of Arsenic and Adobo